Panasonic G2 vs Sony A6300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G2 vs Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A6300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G2 grades against the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G2 and the A6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and A6300 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and A6300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6300 will render extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.